Regarding Old Hei's identity and background, Jiang Yun had actually thought about it, but having grown up, he had almost never interacted with outsiders except for the people of Jiang Village.
Although he had now left Mang Mountain and arrived at Wen Dao Sect, the only ones he was close to were Dongfang Bo, Second Senior Sister, and Lu Xiaoyu.
Dongfang Bo was a chatterbox, everything he talked about was related to cultivation; Second Senior Sister was in seclusion all day, Jiang Yun had only seen her twice in total; as for Lu Xiaoyu, she was even younger than him, which led to Jiang Yun being completely ignorant of human relations, social etiquette, and other aspects.
Just as Old Hei said, Jiang Yun was indeed extremely naive, so he didn't delve into Old Hei's background, only feeling that it was enough that the other party had no ill intentions towards him.
Now seeing Old Hei transform into a mass of black mist and personally state that he was a Yao, it certainly startled Jiang Yun a little, but that was all.
Jiang Yun's expression returned to calm, and he nodded, saying, "So, Old Hei Great Master, you are a Yao!"
Compared to Jiang Yun's calmness, Old Hei was surprised again. Although he could tell Jiang Yun's personality was naive, he didn't expect him to be so naive that he wasn't even afraid after knowing his true identity and even seeing his true form.
How could Old Hei know that Jiang Yun's attitude towards the Yao Race was not like that of other Humans, who believed that Humans and Yao should be irreconcilable.
Furthermore, he already understood that the people of Jiang Village were actually of the Yao Race, and having lived with the Yao Race for sixteen years, he naturally wouldn't reject or fear the Yao Race.
The black mist stopped fluctuating, and Old Hei's voice came from within the mist again: "What is your Senior Brother's true form?"
"Senior Brother? My Senior Brother is a Human, not a Yao!"
Although Jiang Yun didn't know how to distinguish between Humans and Yao, Wen Dao Sect was a Human Dao Sect. If his Senior Brother was also a Yao, how could he have entered Wen Dao Sect?
Jiang Yun's answer made Old Hei pause for a moment, but then he immediately understood, thinking to himself: "It seems he has always made this kid believe he is also a Human, truly clever!"
Thinking of this, Old Hei admired Jiang Yun's "Senior Brother" even more. The mist churned, and he transformed back into the withered old man, smiling and saying, "Jiang Laodi, you've only been in Wen Dao Sect for a short time, there are some things you might not know yet. I must tell you."
"What things?"
Old Hei walked back and forth in front of Jiang Yun with his hands behind his back, saying, "This Trapped Beast Forest was actually originally called Trapped Yao Forest. It trapped me! It's just that the words 'Trapped Yao' were too obvious, so Wen Dao Sect changed its name to Trapped Beast!"
Old Hei's words finally startled Jiang Yun. This was indeed something he hadn't expected, but let alone him, among Wen Dao Sect's Elders and Peak Masters and below, only a handful of people knew about this matter. This was also a secret of Wen Dao Sect.
"Why did Wen Dao Sect trap you here?"
Old Hei's face showed a bitter smile, and he shook his head, saying, "Only Jiang Laodi can ask such a question. Does it even need to be said? Because I am a Yao!"
Jiang Yun didn't ask any more questions. To be honest, with his current experience and knowledge, he couldn't yet understand the irreconcilable relationship between the Human Race and the Yao Race.
Old Hei continued, "They couldn't kill me, but they also didn't want to let me leave, fearing that I would bring disaster to the world. Therefore, they could only trap me in this forest and made a deal with me: as long as I provide them with a continuous supply of Vicious Beasts, then they won't bother me."
"Furthermore, if any Disciple within Wen Dao Sect mistakenly enters the forbidden area and dies within it, as long as I didn't kill them myself, they also won't intervene."
"Of course, I also set a condition: Wen Dao Sect must ensure that Cultivators above the Cave Heaven Realm are not allowed to enter the Trapped Beast Forest, otherwise, for every one who comes, I will kill one!"
Hearing this, several of Jiang Yun's doubts were finally answered.
Why the number of Vicious Beasts in the Trapped Beast Forest never decreased, why Sha Jingshan couldn't come to the Trapped Beast Forest to find Lu Xiaoyu, why Sha Jingshan told him that the Vicious Beasts in the Trapped Beast Forest were not simple—it turned out that all of this was due to Old Hei, the existence of this Yao!
Jiang Yun didn't know how strong Old Hei's power was, but since even the entire Wen Dao Sect couldn't kill him, then he definitely wouldn't be lower than the Cave Heaven Realm.
Of course, his strength and that of the Elders and Peak Masters of Wen Dao Sect should also be on par, otherwise, he wouldn't be trapped in this forest unable to leave.
Old Hei brought his face close to Jiang Yun's and grinned, saying, "Jiang Laodi, do you know why I'm telling you this?"
Jiang Yun shook his head and said, "I don't know."
"This is for your own good! If you want to live, don't tell anyone you've seen me, don't say that your Senior Brother and I are friends, and even more so, don't tell anyone that you helped me refine Medicinal Pills, otherwise, I promise you and your Senior Brother will die a very, very miserable death."
To be honest, Jiang Yun still couldn't quite understand Old Hei's words, but since it concerned his Senior Brother's safety, he naturally didn't dare to be negligent. He nodded vigorously and said, "Don't worry, I definitely won't tell anyone!"
Old Hei also nodded with satisfaction. With a wave of his hand, a pile of Materials and a Jade Slip appeared on the ground.
"All the Materials are here, and the Pill Formula is inside the Jade Slip!"
Jiang Yun only glanced at the Materials and the Jade Slip, then moved his gaze away, looking around, constantly scanning, as if searching for something.
Looking at Jiang Yun's gaze, Old Hei asked in confusion, "Jiang Laodi, what are you looking for? Do you need anything else? Just say it."
"I'm looking for a pot!"
"A pot?" Old Hei was stunned for a moment, and it took him a while to recover and say, "What do you need a pot for?"
"To refine Medicinal Pills!"
"Thump, thump, thump," Old Hei stumbled backward a few steps before barely steadying himself, his eyes fixed on Jiang Yun, his withered face changing several expressions in an instant.
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If Jiang Yun hadn't previously mentioned the Materials for that blue Medicinal Pill, and if he hadn't seen Jiang Yun's naive personality, Old Hei would have almost doubted if Jiang Yun had been playing a trick on him all along!
Although Old Hei didn't understand Medicinal Pill refining, as he said, he was an old Yao. Even if he hadn't eaten pork, he had seen pigs run, right?
Shouldn't Medicinal Pills be refined using a Pill Cauldron or a Pill Furnace?
He had never heard of anyone using a pot to refine Medicinal Pills.
"You, use, a, pot, to, refine, Medicinal Pills?"
Old Hei asked the question almost word by word, and Jiang Yun nodded affirmatively, saying, "Yes, a pot! A stone pot or an iron pot will do."
Taking a deep breath, Old Hei calmed himself down and said, "Jiang Laodi, if I may ask, who did you learn your Medicinal Pill refining technique from? Have you always used a pot to refine Medicinal Pills before?"
"I learned it from grandpa. We've always used a pot to refine Medicinal Pills. Besides, if not a pot, then what should I use to refine Medicinal Pills?"
"Alright, I'll make you a pot!"
Old Hei stopped asking questions. He reached out and grabbed, and a huge stone rose from the ground and flew in front of him. Then he opened his mouth and spewed out a black mist. Under the envelopment of the mist, one could clearly see the huge stone seemingly turning into water, beginning to melt rapidly until it became a simple stone pot.
"Is this pot okay?"
"It's fine!"
Although Jiang Yun was amazed by Old Hei's abilities, after taking the pot, he immediately began to get busy, while Old Hei stood by, his expression constantly changing as he intently watched Jiang Yun's every move.
Jiang Yun first dug a pit in the ground with his hands, then placed the stone pot over the pit, and then found some dry branches nearby to stuff under the pot...
Several times, Old Hei couldn't help but want to ask Jiang Yun, are you sure you're refining Medicinal Pills and not cooking a meal?
Finally, after completing all the preparations, Jiang Yun sat cross-legged in front of the stone pot, holding the Jade Slip in his hand, and looked at Old Hei: "Old Hei Great Master, how do I use this thing?"
A Jade Slip was a tool unique to Cultivators, which could be used to record things and transmit information. It was very common, but Jiang Yun simply hadn't seen one before.
Old Hei said weakly, "It's used the same way as a Storage Ring."
Jiang Yun poured Spiritual Qi into the Jade Slip, and lines of text immediately appeared in his mind, instantly invigorating his spirit, and he began to read carefully.
These texts were the Pill Formulas for two Medicinal Pills. Besides the Meridian Opening Pill, the other one was the Medicinal Pill Old Hei had asked Jiang Yun to help refine—the Tongtian Pill!
